Job Description
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.
Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.
To be eligible for this position, you must be a
U.S. Person , defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.
Note on Cleared Roles:
If this position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.
Export Control/ITAR:
Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Please review the job details below.
Vantor is seeking a visionary Senior Account Executive to
help
lead our expansion within the National Geospatial
-
Intelligence Agency
(NGA)
. This is a strategic business role focused on
furthering
Vantor's geospatial intelligence solutions as mission-critical capabilities within spec
ific
functional areas
within
NGA
.
You will pioneer new use cases and build transformative partnerships that embed Vantor's capabilities and products
within
NGA with a
specific
focus on
growing our
commercial
analyt
ics
bu
siness
,
support
ing
NGA’s
foundational
mission,
and
developing
new
growth areas with
a focus
on
AI/
ML
programs
and
Joint Mission
Management
Center
(JMMC)
initiatives
.
You will
be responsible for
identifying
new opportunities, building relationships from the ground up, and closing multi-million-dollar contracts that
build
on
Vantor
’s
strong
partner
ship
with
NGA
.
This role
is based
in
the
Washington D
.
C.
metro
area.
What You'll Be Doing:
Pioneer New Opportunities
:
Identify
, qualify, and capture net-new program opportunities across
NGA
focusing on
commercial
analytics,
its foundational
GEOINT
mission,
and
untapped mission areas and emerging operational requirements
associated with AI
/
ML
and
JMMC
initiatives.
Strategic Hunter
: Execute disciplined outbound prospecting, cold outreach, and senior level engagement to
strengthen and
establish
relationships within
directorates
where Vantor has limited
presence.
Translate the complexities of geospatial intelligence into clear, mission-critical value for
NGA
stakeholders who may be new to Vantor, our data, our capabilities, and
our products.
Mission-Driven Evangelism
:
Demonstrate
how Vantor's spatial intelligence solutions enable critical
NGA
missions including
those
associated
with
commercial analytics,
AI/ML initiatives, and GEOINT foundation requirements.
Complex Deal Leadership
: Structure and negotiate million-dollar strategic contracts for data access, analysis services, and platform integration, leading
highly complex
, multi-stakeholder deals through the federal acquisition process.
Capture & Proposal Excellence
: Lead the development of compelling proposals and capture strategies for large-scale federal contracts, ensuring that Vantor's unique capabilities are clearly aligned with
NGA
operational requirements and mission priorities.
Partnership Development
: Partner with
D
oD
elements
to
understand
operational
requirements
and
work
to
drive
these
requirements to NGA
.
Product Collaboration
: Work closely with Vantor's product and engineering teams to provide market feedback from
NGA
stakeholders that will shape the future of our mission-focused solutions.
Disciplined Execution
: Implement sales best practices and MEDDPICC
methodology
to drive disciplined execution, rigorous qualification, and pipeline
growth
.
Market Intelligence
: Analyze
NGA
budgets, strategic plans, procurement forecasts, and operational priorities to
identify
new growth opportunities and develop targeted business plans.
Pipeline Management
: Build and manage a robust pipeline of new business opportunities, providing
accurate
forecasting and reporting on key performance indicators using Salesforce.
Industry Leadership
: Represent Vantor at industry conferences, regional
GEOINT
forums
, and customer executive briefings to
establish
thought leadership and build market presence.
Minimum
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Active TS/SCI
clearance
5+ years of experience in new business development or complex solution sales within the U.S. Federal Government market, with
demonstrated
success hunting and closing large deals.
Proven
track record
of building relationships from scratch and
establishing
presence in white space accounts.
A fundamental understanding of geospatial data, satellite imagery, and its application in
NGA and
national security operations.
Strong existing network within
NGA
and its
component
agencies, with proven ability to access and influence key decision-makers.
Demonstrated success in capturing large, complex government contracts as new business, including experience leading multi-stakeholder deals through the acquisition process.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a technical field such as Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, Engineering, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, or Computer Science.
8+ years of new business development experience with a proven
track record
of exceeding targets in the federal sector.
Exceptional communication skills; ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both operational staff and C-level executives.
High level
of organization, planning, and a proven ability to sell a technical vision.
Clear understanding of the federal enterprise sales process for technical products and solutions.
Proven knowledge and experience managing a sales pipeline within Salesforce.
Deep knowledge of the federal acquisition process, including experience with
NGA
specific
contract vehicles, procurement methods, and buying behaviors.
Pay Transparency:
In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.
The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
● The pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $219,000.00 - $365,000.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
Benefits:
Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at:
https://www.Vantor.com/careers
Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.
The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.
EEO Policy:
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Job Details
Posted Date:
December 18, 2025
Job Type:
Business
Location:
Herndon, Virginia, 20170, United States
Company:
Vantor
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